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Clever Girl

Posted on February 24, 2017 by russtowne

today’sFUNNY=========================== Many years ago in a small village, a farmer had the misfortune of owing a large sum of money to a village moneylender. The moneylender, who was an awful, mean man, fancied the farmer’s beautiful daughter. So he proposed … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Ingenuity, Uncategorized | Tagged ingenuity, mikeysFunnies | 13 Comments

A Quote from a Book I’m Reading

Posted on February 23, 2017 by russtowne

“It is good to say that you are afraid,” Sakim said. “It is not good to be too bold. A little fear makes a man think. It is better to be a little afraid and yet do what has to … Continue reading →

Posted in Courage, Fear, Quotos, Uncategorized | Tagged courage, fear, Louis L'Amour, quote, Sackett's Land | 3 Comments

A Little Sign for Readers…

Posted on February 20, 2017 by russtowne

And writers! With Love, Russ

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Just sit and read

Posted on February 19, 2017 by russtowne

I love these quote and this post. Reading is all these things and more to me. With Love, Russ

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‘And by the way…’ Sylvia Plath on the worst enemy to creativity

Posted on February 19, 2017 by russtowne

Originally posted on BRIDGET WHELAN writer:
And by the way, everything in life is writable about if you have the outgoing guts to do it, and the imagination to improvise. The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt. Sylvia Plath

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Update On My Queries to Agents

Posted on February 16, 2017 by russtowne

I’ve sent out 39 query letters to literary agents in the eleven days since I decided to do so. So far, I have received five rejection letters (actually, they were emails as that is how it is done these days.) Most … Continue reading →

Posted in Beta reader, Middle Grades, chapter books, dragons, knights,, illustrations, Literary Agents, Query Letters, Rejection Letters, Uncategorized | Tagged children's books, editing, Literary Agents, Query Letters, self-publish | 16 Comments

Dream So Big Your Fear Can’t Stop You

Posted on February 15, 2017 by russtowne

The thought that came to mind when I read the article linked below is what I used for the title of my post. Dream So Big Your Fear Can’t Stop You With Love, Russ

Posted in Courage, Dreams, Fear, Following Your Passion, Passion, Uncategorized | Tagged courage, dreams, fear, passion | 3 Comments

The Only Limitation

Posted on February 15, 2017 by russtowne

People who believe they have no smiles left inside them are greatly short-changing themselves and the world. Within each of us is a nearly infinite number of potential smiles that is only limited by how many days of life we’re granted. With … Continue reading →

Posted in Choices, Life, smiles, Uncategorized | Tagged choices, decisions, Life, smiles | 13 Comments

Today’s Quote

Posted on February 15, 2017 by russtowne

I love this photo and the quote that is with it. I wonder whether he’s enjoying the rainstorm from a beautiful perch or just trying to stay out of the rain. It’s the same situation, but each mindset creates a … Continue reading →

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A New Milestone

Posted on February 15, 2017 by russtowne

I just finished a rough draft of a story for my first middle-grade chapter book, titled Sir Alex Sleighs a Dragon. Please let me know if you’d like to see a copy of it and would be willing to a beta reader … Continue reading →